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Cooper Ingle's Recent Skid Could Hinder Return to Majors
Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfield prospect Cooper Ingle has gone from one extreme to the other at the plate, and after hitting .425 (34-for-80) in the 19 games since being sent back to Triple-A, he's now batting .129 (4-for-31) over his last nine contests. That hasn't stopped the Guardians' third-ranked prospect from getting on base, though, as he's drawn a whopping 14 walks (.400 OBP) in that nine-game span. For the season, the former fourth-round draft pick is slashing .307/.433/.568 with 18 home runs in 79 games for the Clippers. The 24-year-old will likely have another opportunity to get back to the majors before the season is out, and with the contact, power, and keen eye he's shown at Triple-A this year, he could become fantasy-relevant, but without a clear path to playing time, there is little reason to stash him outside of very deep 14+ team and AL-only leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Mike Washington Jr. Making the Most of His Reps
Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. impressed in the team's preseason opener, breaking a long run and racking up 63 yards on six attempts, and he carried that momentum into Tuesday's joint practice with the Texans. Raiders reporter Levi Edwards credited Washington with running with finish and physicality and making the most of his reps, and head coach Klint Kubiak spoke after practice about the fourth-rounder's growth path. "I think you saw today what you see in practice [every day]. Very few guys just rise to the occasion and become gamers," Kubiak told the media. "They have to show it to you in practice first. Mike has done it in practice. He's done it in the game, and we've just got to keep challenging him and putting more on his shoulders." After touching the ball 321 times as a rookie, 2025 first-round pick Ashton Jeanty is expected to handle close to an every-down role in his second season, capping Washington's standalone value. Still, as an insurance back, the first-year player has already shown an ability to take advantage of the opportunities presented.
Source: Levi Edwards
Source: Levi Edwards
Ralphy Velazquez Hits Another Home Run, 2026 Debut Still in Play
Cleveland Guardians first base/outfield prospect Ralphy Velazquez produced yet another home run on Tuesday, going deep for the 11th time in his last 16 games at Triple-A Columbus. The Guardians' top-ranked prospect is also hitting .344 during that stretch, bringing his slash line to .267/.353/.506 with 15 home runs through 64 games for the Clippers. It has certainly put him in the conversation for a September call-up, though he is not yet on the 40-man roster. If there is an injury or underperformance on the big league club, though, it could open up a pathway to the majors, either at first base or in the outfield, as the Guardians fight for a playoff spot. The club ranks third-worst in the majors in runs scored per game (3.98), so the left-handed slugger could provide a powerful spark. Consider the 21-year-old one of the top stashes for home runs in most standard-sized redraft leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Alex Fitzpatrick Looking to Find His Putting Stroke at BMW Championship
Alex Fitzpatrick was on a heater after winning the Zurich Classic, but has struggled over his last four events, with a missed cut and three finishes of T61 or worse. Most of those struggles have come on the greens, where he has lost more than 19 strokes putting over that span. He remains elite off the tee, ranking 19th on Tour (+0.477 strokes per round) and fourth on approach (+0.742). Success at Bellerive will require strong driving distance and long iron play, two areas where Fitzpatrick excels. He ranks 33rd in driving distance and 24th in proximity from 200+ yards (47'1"). Fitzpatrick has a high-upside profile for this course, but his recent putting woes make him a risky play this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Alvin Kamara Expected to Be Sidelined at Least a Month
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee) left Tuesday's joint practice with the Cowboys, and he is now expected to be sidelined for at least a month after being diagnosed with a sprained MCL, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The five-time Pro Bowler dealt with a similar injury last season that kept him out of the final six games, and despite the fact that the Saints signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $48 million contract in free agency, Kamara was expected to have a significant role in Kellen Moore's up-tempo offense. New Orleans opens the regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13, and Kamara's status is now in doubt not only for that game but, at 31 years old, concerns about any lingering health issues are amplified. Amid what had been reported as a strong training camp, Kamara had risen to RotoBaller's RB53, but Wednesday's injury update will likely see him fall off draft boards entirely.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Nick Pringle Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Nets
Free-agent forward Nick Pringle is signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets, his agency, Seros Partners, announced. The 24-year-old went undrafted in June after wrapping up a six-year college career at Arkansas, where he started 33 of 35 games and averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per contest. Pringle added five points, 10 rebounds, and five assists across three Summer League games. An Exhibit 10 is non-guaranteed and often a path to the G-League affiliate in Long Island rather than a training camp lock, so Pringle carries no NBA fantasy value.
Source: NetsDaily
Source: NetsDaily
Russell Henley a Boom-or-Bust Option at BMW Championship
Russell Henley struggled with his irons at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, losing more than 3.9 strokes on approach on his way to a T30 finish. He now turns to the BMW Championship, where he has three straight finishes of T22 or better. Success at Bellerive should hinge on driving distance and long iron play. Henley ranks 38th off the tee (+0.299 strokes per round), 64th on approach (+0.181), and ninth in putting (+0.520). He is also the most accurate driver on Tour, but ranks just 153rd in driving distance and 153rd in proximity from 200+ yards (56'4"). Henley's precision and putting give him upside, but his lack of distance could hold him back at a course that favors longer hitters. At $8,400 on DraftKings, he profiles as more of a boom-or-bust option.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Cam Cannarella an Intriguing Name, but More So for 2027
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Cam Cannarella continues to hold his own at Triple-A Jacksonville, producing some solid metrics so far, including a low chase rate (18.8 percent) which has in turn manufactured a high walk rate (16.5 percent), along with a strong hard-hit rate (55.8 percent) and high average exit velocity (91.4 percent), all of which register in the 88th percentile or better among Triple-A players. It has resulted in a .284/.418/.405 slash line through 21 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, with one home run and six steals. His 24.0 percent strikeout rate might be on the high side, but that number is skewed by some early growing pains, with that number coming in at 17.8 percent in August (11 games, 7:8 BB:K). While the Clemson product possesses an intriguing toolset, it's unlikely we'll see him in the majors this season after having started the year at High-A, but he's definitely a name to know in the event of a surprise call-up, and the 22-year-old's dynasty stock has certainly increased quite a bit this year.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Garrison Mathews Leaves the NBA for Olimpia Milano
Guard/forward Garrison Mathews has officially signed with Olimpia Milano, the Italian club announced. The 29-year-old heads to the EuroLeague after a seven-year NBA run with Washington, Houston, Atlanta and Indiana, appearing in 329 regular-season games while shooting 38.2 percent from three. His NBA path had quieted after the Pacers waived him in December following a 15-game stint. Shooting was always his calling card, but this move takes him fully off NBA fantasy radars, with no stateside rotation ripple to track while he is overseas.
Source: Eurohoops
Source: Eurohoops
Makai Lemon Could Be Nearing a Return
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon (hamstring) has missed valuable training camp time with a hamstring injury, but after taking part in on-field rehab work during Monday's practice, Eagles beat reporter EJ Smith believes he is closing in on a return to full participation. Lemon has been sidelined since early August, and Smith cautions that because his role within Sean Mannion's offense appears to be so specific, he could still need significant time to work through the details before cracking the starting lineup. Lemon was the 20th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and his selection was part of a plan to replace the production of three-time Pro Bowler A.J. Brown, but his absence has created an opportunity for Dontayvion Wicks to claim the second spot alongside DeVonta Smith in two-receiver sets. While he could still find fantasy relevance late in the year, Lemon has fallen to RotoBaller's WR47 for 2026 drafts. UPDATE: Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports reports that Lemon was listed as limited on Wednesday but was not in uniform.
Source: EJ Smith
Source: EJ Smith
Collin Morikawa Could Be a Risky Play at the BMW Championship
Collin Morikawa could not find his stride at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, losing strokes off the tee and with the putter on his way to a T52 finish. He now looks to bounce back at the BMW Championship, where he has never finished better than T20 in seven appearances. This year's event at Bellerive Golf Course will reward driving distance and strong long iron play. Morikawa ranks 30th off the tee (+0.332 strokes per round) and first on Tour in approach (+0.822), but sits just 94th in driving distance and 91st in proximity from 200+ yards (50'9"). Morikawa had also found something with the putter, gaining strokes in five straight events before losing 4.1 last week. With his poor event history and lack of distance, Morikawa's upside may be limited this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Woody Marks Runs the Majority of Routes in Joint Practice
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks was one of the most prolific pass-catching backs in college football history, racking up more than 245 receptions across his time at Mississippi State and USC. As a rookie in 2025, he caught only 24 passes, as injuries at the position forced him into more of a between-the-tackles role. The addition of veteran David Montgomery via trade should allow Marks to slip back into a more natural receiving capacity in 2026, and during Tuesday's joint practice with the Raiders, it was the second-year back who ran the majority of routes out of the backfield. Dating back to his final season with the Bears, Montgomery has topped 35 receptions only once in the past four seasons, leaving ample opportunity for Marks to carve out a well-defined role as the Texans' second back. With the safe floor provided by his receiving work, Marks has the potential to work his way into the weekly flex conversation, while his built-in insurance upside makes him an even more attractive late-round option as RotoBaller's RB47.
Source: Elite Takes
Source: Elite Takes
OG Anunoby Sets Sights on Knicks Title Defense
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby is already locked in on a title defense after the franchise's first championship since 1973. In an interview with Fadeaway World, Anunoby said winning another title is "everyone's goal" and framed his offseason around steady individual growth. He also brushed off Philadelphia's additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, saying loaded East rosters are nothing new. Anunoby's fantasy appeal comes from continuity. He returns to a locked-in starting role under Mike Brown after averaging 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.3 threes, 1.6 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 67 games. That across-the-board production keeps him among the steadier wing options in fantasy.
Source: Eurohoops
Source: Eurohoops
Cameron Young Looking to Bounce Back at BMW Championship
Cameron Young struggled to get much going at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, losing strokes to the field and finishing T39. He now looks to bounce back at a course that should fit his strengths better at Bellerive Golf Course. Players who are long off the tee and strong with their long irons should find success, two areas where Young excels. He ranks 13th off the tee (+0.550 strokes per round), 21st on approach (+0.451), 17th in driving distance, and eighth in proximity from 200+ yards (45'8"). The big concern remains his putting, where he has lost strokes in five of his last seven events, including more than 8.2 strokes over his last two starts. At $9,400 on DraftKings, Young should be popular and offers plenty of upside if the putter cooperates.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Seaver King Extends Hit Streak to Nine Games at Triple-A
Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King went 1-for-5 on Tuesday at Triple-A Rochester, extending his hit streak to nine games, with his lone hit being a home run, which gives the Nats' fourth-ranked prospect a round-tripper in three of his last four contests. During the nine-game hit streak, the former first-rounder is 16-for-37 (.432) with two doubles, five home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. It brings his season slash line at Triple-A to .298/.372/.513 with 10 home runs and six steals in 48 games for the Red Wings. While it has been an impressive stretch, it was reported last week that the organization does not expect to promote the youngster to the majors in 2026, even despite moving incumbent CJ Abrams to second base. As such, there is no need to stash the 23-year-old in redraft leagues, though his dynasty arrow is still pointing up.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
